autonomy--test-readiness-auditor

A test readiness audit evaluates whether repository tests provide the fast, isolated feedback loops needed for autonomous self-verification. It assesses unit, integration, end-to-end, visual, contract, and CI tests to ensure agents can safely verify changes.

Reliable autonomous self-verification requires transparent test commands, documented CI configuration, and reproducible environments. Without these elements, an autonomous agent cannot reliably verify changes and becomes a liability.

Evaluate test speed and isolation by auditing the repository's test frameworks and CI integration. The audit identifies whether tests provide the fast, isolated feedback necessary for safe autonomous workflows during repository onboarding.

Yes, the test readiness audit applies to contract and visual snapshot testing. It evaluates coverage, speed, and isolation across these testing layers to determine if they support autonomous self-verification.

An autonomous agent fails without isolated test feedback loops because it cannot safely self-verify changes. Unisolated or slow tests prevent the agent from confirming correctness, making it a liability during autonomous workflows.

Do not use autonomous test readiness auditing when a repository lacks transparent test commands, documented CI configuration, or reproducible environments. Without these prerequisites, the audit cannot reliably determine autonomous self-verification readiness.